Group Strategy Director

LOBA GROUP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

LOBA GROUP in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior strategy leader to guide corporate strategy across Civil, MEP, and Infrastructure divisions; you will shape long-term plans and drive cross-functional execution.

You will partner with the CEO and Board, deliver performance dashboards, evaluate growth options, and oversee governance of strategic initiatives with Finance, Commercial, Operations, and HR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, strategy, economics or engineering.
• 15–18 years total experience with 7–10 years in senior strategy or consulting.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred; certifications in strategy/finance are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term strategies, multi-year plans, and KPIs; lead cycles.
• Growth & Investment: Evaluate new business, expansion, and M&A opportunities; lead feasibility studies.
• Executive Advisory: Support CEO and Board with strategic insights, reporting, dashboards.
• Execution & Governance: Track initiatives against KPIs; ensure cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Growth Strategy

Executive Advisory

M&A Evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s in Business, Strategy, Economics or Engineering

MBA/Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lead the development, execution, and governance of corporate strategy across Civil, MEP, and Infrastructure divisions to drive growth, performance, diversification, and competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term strategies, multi-year plans, and KPIs; lead annual and mid-term planning cycles.
• Growth & Investment: Evaluate new business, expansion, diversification, and M&A opportunities; lead feasibility studies and market analysis.
• Executive Advisory: Support the CEO and Board with strategic insights, reporting, and performance dashboards.
• Execution & Governance: Track strategic initiatives against KPIs, establish decision-making frameworks, and ensure cross-functional alignment (Finance, Commercial, Operations, HR).

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Business, Strategy, Economics, or Engineering. MBA/Master's preferred.
• Experience: 15–18 years total experience, with 7–10 years in senior strategy or consulting (preferably in construction, engineering, or infrastructure).
• Certifications: Strategy, finance, or leadership certifications preferred.